LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, Sept. 3 -- Altice USA (formerly the Cablevision Systems) issued the following news release: Altice USA, the provider of Suddenlink-branded internet, TV and phone services, is providing assistance to local communities, customers and employees in impacted areas of Louisiana following the recent devastating weather events related to Hurricane Laura. In addition to Suddenlink assessment and restoration crews working around the clock to assist in areas where physical acc more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 3 -- The Florida Department of Financial Services issued the following news release: Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis announced that Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) Task Force 4 returned to Florida following their rescue mission to support Louisiana communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura. Task Force 4 is a Type 3 US&R Team consisting of more than 40 highly trained fire service personnel. CFO & State Fire Marshal Jimmy  more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 3 -- Gov. John Bel Edwards, D-Louisiana, issued the following news on Sept. 2: Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards filed a memorandum in the lawsuit regarding COVID-19 protections for the November presidential election asking the judge to direct Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin to implement the same election plan that was used for the recent elections in July and August. That plan, which was crafted by the Secretary of State and supported by the Governor and a majority of t more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 2 -- Gov. John Bel Edwards, D-Louisiana, issued the following news on Sept. 1: Gov. John Bel Edwards announces that FEMA has approved an additional seven Louisiana parishes for Individual Assistance following Hurricane Laura, bringing the total number of parishes where residents are eligible for aid to 16. The newly approved parishes are Rapides, Natchitoches, Sabine, Winn, Grant, Jackson and Lincoln. "These parishes were affected when Hurricane Laura made its way more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 29 -- Gov. John Bel Edwards, D-Louisiana, issued the following news: Residents of five Louisiana parishes impacted by Hurricane Laura can begin to register for FEMA assistance today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced today. President Donald Trump on Friday approved Gov. Edwards' request for a Major Disaster Declaration, granting Individual Assistance for people who were affected in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and Jefferson Davis parishes. "I want to agai more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 2 -- Gov. John Bel Edwards, D-Louisiana, issued the following news on Sept. 1: Gov. John Bel Edwards announced today that FEMA approved his request for Individual Assistance for those in Acadia, Ouachita and Vermilion parishes that suffered damage in Hurricane Laura. This brings the total of approved parishes to nine; the governor's request for another 14 parishes is still pending federal approval. "This approval will help the residents of Acadia, Vermilion and O more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 31 -- Gov. John Bel Edwards, D-Louisiana, issued the following news on Aug. 30: Vernon Parish has been approved for FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) and Debris Removal following Hurricane Laura, bringing the number of parishes where people can register for federal assistance to six, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Sunday. Gov. Edwards' request for a Major Disaster Declaration was approved on Friday evening. In it, the Governor requested Individual Assistance, which  more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 31 -- The Louisiana Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Sen. Karen Carter Peterson: * * * Ahead of Donald Trump's arrival in Louisiana, Sen. Karen Carter Peterson, Chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party, released the following statement: "Louisianans are dealing with a hurricane in the midst of a global pandemic and economic meltdown -- we don't need a photo op. "We need a federal government with the resources and leadership to help us throu more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 4 -- The Louisiana Public Service Commission issued the following order (No. T-35601) involving Discount Moving & Hauling: In re: Cancellation of Common Carrier Certificate Number 7801 for failure to maintain the required insurance coverage on file with the Commission pursuant to General Orders dated May 04, 201 7 and January 12, 1976. ORDER OF DISMISSAL The Louisiana Public Service Commission ("Commission") issued a citation to Troy M. Louis DBA Discount Moving  more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 4 -- The Louisiana Public Service Commission issued the following order (No. T-35598) involving Skinny Wimp Moving: In re: Cancellation of Common Carrier Certificate Number 8236 for failure to maintain the required insurance coverage on file with the Commission pursuant to General Orders dated May 04, 2017 and January 12, 1976. ORDER OF DISMISSAL The Louisiana Public Service Commission ("Commission") issued a citation to K & D Movers, LLC DBA Skinny Wimp Moving C more PR

RUSTON, Louisiana, Sept. 3 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: Dr. William Green of Dubach was selected to receive the Honorary American FFA Degree. This award is given to those who advance agricultural education and FFA through outstanding personal commitment. Green was nominated by the Louisiana State FFA for his contributions to Agricultural Education in Louisiana. Green served as Director of the School of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry at Louisiana Tech University a more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 2 -- Loyola University issued the following news release: Great news! Loyola University New Orleans has been awarded a large new federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education that will enhance support services to low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities. The TRIO-Student Success Support Services grant, worth nearly $1.4 million over the next five years, will help Loyola to provide these students with comprehensive educational support serv more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 31 -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release: The life cycle of a crawfish can be fairly straight forward. In the summer months, crawfish reproduce in underground mud burrows with a plug of mud on top of the burrow to protect them from predators. In late summer and early fall, rain softens the mud plugs so the crawfish can push their way out of the burrows and enter ponds, where they feed, molt and grow throughout Louisiana's typically mild win more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 3 -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release: House sparrows can be found on nearly every continent including North America, South America, Africa and Australia, where they are not native but an invasive species. New research into these highly social songbirds reveals that they can learn from each other and adapt their behavior. "Our study demonstrates that house sparrows can extrapolate information gleaned from the social environment and appl more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 2 -- Entergy issued the following news release: Mississippi communities have gotten a much-needed boost during the COVID-19 pandemic from more than $1.1 million in grants. The monies from Entergy Corporation and the Entergy Charitable Foundation were awarded to more than 100 nonprofit groups in the state during the first half of 2020. Extra Table , which works to eradicate hunger in Mississippi, is one of these groups. Sunnybrook Children's Home, which serves chil more PR

THIBODAUX, Louisiana, Sept. 2 -- Nicholls State University issued the following news release: Nicholls State University and Dillard University have signed an agreement to work together to prepare students for a modern business environment. The memorandum of understanding will allow Dillard College of Business graduates a seamless transfer pathway to Nicholls' Master of Business Administration program. "The Nicholls MBA program is continuously seeking ways to broaden the diversity of its stud more PR

THIBODAUX, Louisiana, Sept. 4 -- Nicholls State University issued the following news release: The Bayou Community Foundation has awarded an $8,000 grant to Nicholls State University to benefit its food insecurity programs. The money will help support Mom's Pantry, Tillou's Table and create the Beyond the Pantry video series. Mom's Pantry provides access to non-perishable food items for the Nicholls community. It is located behind the old continuing education building and is always open. Till more PR

THIBODAUX, Louisiana, Sept. 1 -- Nicholls State University issued the following news release: Nicholls State University will lead the observation and conservation of alligator gar and other Louisiana fish species for a $400,000 project that aims to improve connections between the Mississippi River and a north Louisiana floodplain. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) awarded the $400,000 grant to Nicholls, the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON), and the Lower Missis more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- NPR issued the following news release: NPR and Member stations in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana are building a new model of regional news collaboration and have hired award-winning public radio journalist Priska Neely to lead their joint Gulf States Newsroom. Neely will build a team of regional beat reporters who cover health care, criminal justice, economic justice and more. Through the Gulf States Newsroom, the stations and NPR are sharing resources, planning toget more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 4 -- Southern University at New Orleans issued the following news on Sept. 3: Southern University at New Orleans learned today that the regional accrediting agency, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), has removed the university from probation and no further reporting is required. The decision by SACSCOC was based on a cumulative review of the University's past financial performance, as well as this year's balanced budg more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 3 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: Tulane University will team up with partners in Louisiana and Israel to lead one of the country's three inaugural U.S.-Israel Energy Centers aimed at improving the safety, efficiency and sustainability of offshore natural gas production. The five-year, $27 million initiative of the U.S. Department of Energy and Israel's Ministry of Energy, will, in partnership with industry, work to develop and deploy new a more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 1 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: Nicholas Mattei, an assistant professor of computer science who specializes in artificial intelligence, is the recipient of two recent awards. Mattei received an IBM University Research Award for research that will help the next generation of AI technologies to learn, adapt and decide in complex environments. He was also selected as one of only 14 researchers in the world to deliver an Early Career Spotligh more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 1 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: For more than a decade, Jeremy Crigler has served as the chief investment officer for Tulane University and is responsible for managing its endowment and related long-term investment assets. The endowment is unique among the university's revenue streams since it provides perpetual support for students, both current and prospective. After more than 12 years of service, Crigler recently announced he would reti more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 4 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: New research projects underway at Tulane University School of Medicine aim to understand why aging and conditions such as type 2 diabetes impact the brain, and how to slow that process. Dr. David Busija, Regents Professor and Chair of Pharmacology, has been awarded more than $3 million to lead the research team in these areas. Adverse changes occur in the small blood vessels of the brain, which are referred more PR

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, Sept. 4 -- The University of Louisiana's Lafayette Campus issued the following news story: A multiday public dialogue at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette will explore issues of race, equality and social justice within the city and beyond. "Race & Social Justice: A Three-Day Community Conversation" includes four events - a trio of virtual panel discussions and an in-person, interactive "privilege walk." The virtual discussions are open to the public; the fourth ev more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 3 -- The University of Alabama Birmingham campus issued the following news: Award-winning public radio journalist Priska Neely will lead the Gulf States Newsroom, a joint regional news collaboration between NPR and member stations in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. Neely will be based in Birmingham, Alabama, at WBHM, a listener-supported service of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and will work closely with Gulf States Newsroom partner stations WWNO in New more PR

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, Sept. 4 -- The University of Louisiana's Lafayette Campus issued the following news story: The largest diversity magazine and website in higher education continues to recognize the University of Louisiana at Lafayette for programs, initiatives and efforts that promote equity and inclusion. UL Lafayette is one of 90 colleges and universities to earn the 2020 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. It is the third year in a row t more PR

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, Sept. 4 -- The University of Louisiana's Lafayette Campus issued the following news story: Researchers at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette will develop and analyze new 3-D printing materials and processes as part of a five-university project funded by a $20 million National Science Foundation grant. The grant established the Louisiana Material Design Alliance, a consortium comprised of UL Lafayette, LSU, and Louisiana Tech, Southern and Tulane universities. The un more PR